10 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
10 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
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10 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
Start: Dubai
+2
Fly + bus + train:
12h 30min
1
Rovaniemi
— 1 night
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Drive:
2h
2
Kittila
— 2 nights
Find places to stay »
Fly:
4h 15min
3
Helsinki
— 5 nights
Find places to stay »
Fly:
9h 30min
End: Dubai
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1
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Rovaniemi
1
night

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): make a trip to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, and finally take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): find something for the whole family at SantaPark, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.
For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip planning website .
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dubai in December, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kittila.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Find places to stay Dec 19 — 20:
Highlights from your plan

SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
10:00am, Thu Dec 20

Santa Claus Village
2:30pm, Wed Dec 19
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Safaris
11:00am, Wed Dec 19
2
nights
Kittila
2
nights

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): make a trip to Snow Village, explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, then don't miss a visit to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and finally get engrossed in the history at Samiland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Kittila travel site .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kittila in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Kittila sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Helsinki.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Kittila travel site .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kittila in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Kittila sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Helsinki.
Things to do in Kittila
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Levi
Find places to stay Dec 20 — 22:
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Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Sat Dec 22

Icekarting Levi
12:00pm, Fri Dec 21

Lapland Hotels SnowVillage
10:00am, Fri Dec 21
5
nights
Helsinki
5
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Hietaranta Beach. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Rock Church, brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and make a trip to Senate Square.
For reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki road trip tool .
Traveling by flight from Kittila to Helsinki takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Kittila in December, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
Find places to stay Dec 22 — 27:
Highlights from your plan

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
3:00pm, Tue Dec 25

Linnanmaki Amusement Park
10:00am, Mon Dec 24

Korkeasaari Zoo
12:00pm, Tue Dec 25
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